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David Haugh: At midseason, Bulls are stuck where they were in the first year of their rebuilding project

CHICAGO - Midway through a Bulls season that began with so much hope, Chicago's supply of patience trickles out one predictable loss at a time.

After 41 games, it's more half empty than half full.

Only people on the payroll see progress, something impossible for the rest of us to find in a 14-27 record. That's exactly where the Bulls were at midseason two years ago when this once-promising rebuilding project began. The standstill has raised valid questions about the blueprints and architects at the Advocate Center.

Back then, Lauri Markkanen was a rookie introducing himself to the NBA as

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